Basketball accessories on clearance

Wall-mounted, portable or replacement hoop

The choice of a hoop mainly depends on the available space. The wall-mounted hoop, like the Spalding Arena Slam, is fixed to a wall or pole and frees up the ground; the spring-loaded hoop flexes under dunks and then returns to its place, which protects the backboard. The foldable portable hoop Softee Deluxe can be set up in a driveway or yard and stored away in winter. The regulation hoop has an inner diameter of forty-five centimeters and is positioned at three meters five from the ground; adjustable models lower for children. The Spordas hoop replaces a bent or rusty hoop on an existing backboard.

Other clearance items

Basketball clearance also includes:

• Balls.
• Shoes.
• Clothing.
• NBA.

All clearance items can be found on the basketball page.

Mini hoops in the colours of ASVEL and Paris Basketball

Mini hoops attach to a door or bedroom wall and are played with a small ball. The ones from ASVEL and Paris Basketball feature the colours of two French clubs participating in the Euroleague, the major European club competition. ASVEL, based in Villeurbanne and founded in 1948, is one of the most successful teams in the French championship; Paris Basketball, established in 2018, has climbed the divisions in just a few years. These mini backboards make appreciated gifts for young fans and allow for calm shooting practice, even without a court nearby.

Pumps and ball bags for the coach

A basketball is inflated to the pressure marked near the valve, using a needle moistened to avoid damaging the valve. The double action pump, like those from Spalding and Wilson, pumps air both on the way in and out of the piston, much faster than a single pump. Spalding provided the official NBA ball from 1983 to 2021; Wilson, which made the league's first balls in 1946, has taken on this role since then. For coaches, the ball bag made of mesh, like the Mikasa or the Tremblay bag for fifteen balls, carries the whole lot at once and allows the balls to breathe after a session.

Backpacks, knee pads and hats for the basketball player

The bag for basketball players must separate the shoes from the rest of their things: the backpacks Rigorer and Anta, two Chinese basketball brands, have a dedicated compartment. Anta, founded in 1991 in Fujian province, outfits several NBA players. The knee pad McDavid Hex, with honeycomb padding, absorbs shocks against the ground and opponents, useful for players who defend near the hoop. For winter outings, the beanie Nike Skull and the beanie from the Toronto Raptors, the only Canadian franchise in the NBA, keep the head warm after leaving the gym with still damp hair.

Frequently asked questions

How to install a wall-mounted basketball hoop?

Mount it on a solid concrete or brick wall, using appropriate anchors for the load, never on a hollow partition. Check the height with a tape measure and leave enough space above the ground in front of the backboard to play safely.

How to stabilise a portable hoop?

Fill the base with water or, better yet, sand, which is heavier and not affected by frost, if the model allows it. A poorly weighted hoop can tip during a strong shot: never hang from the hoop of a portable basket.

How to check if a basketball is properly inflated?

The recommended pressure is marked near the valve, often around 0.5 to 0.6 bar. The rules state a simple test: dropped from a height of one meter eighty, the ball should bounce between one meter twenty and one meter forty.

Padded knee pad or compression sleeve?

The padded knee pad protects the kneecap from impacts during falls and contacts. The compression sleeve, without padding, supports the joint and keeps it warm. Some models, like the McDavid Hex, combine both.

How to maintain a hoop exposed to the elements?

Rinse the backboard, tighten the screws in spring, and replace the net as soon as it frays. A portable hoop should be brought inside or covered in winter: frost weakens the plastic of the base and the paint of the hoop.